Victorian Silver & Enamel Triple Compartment Stamp Box Victoria Jubilee
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An extremely fine and rare Victorian silver triple compartment Stamp Box, of rounded rectangular form standing on four bun feet, the hinged lid opening to reveal a silver gilt interior with three sprung compartments, the lid enamelled with three stamps from the Queen Victoria Jubilee issue, a 1d lilac, a 3d purple on yellow and a 6d purple on rose-red. The interior lid with contemporary engraved script initials.
By George Heath, London, 1890. Retailed by A.Barrett & Sons, Piccadilly, London.
Also stamped with registered design number: 154120.
Provenance: The "Paris" Collection of Stamp Boxes, sold by Christie's 10th December 2002 Lot 111.
This is the only known example of a Victorian silver Stamp Box enamelled with these higher value stamps.
Sold - £2,500.00